Chairman, President, and CEO Kevin Vasquez leads Butler Schein Animal Health, the largest veterinary distribution company in the world. A graduate from Western Carolina University and a brother of Beta-Zeta, he credits the Fraternity and with making him the man he is today.
‘I owe Lambda Chi everything’
by Chris Barrick • June 2010Lambda Chi after Graduation
by Chris Barrick • May 2010Fraternity News: Tools and resources to help brothers network and find jobs.
Touching All the Bases
by Chris Barrick • April 2010History: A special collection of Lambda Chi Alpha baseball cards.
Pep Boys CEO
by Chris Barrick • March 2010
A former Alpha-Pi chapter treasurer at Denver, Michael Odell has taken his Lambda Chi undergraduate experiences and successfully applied them to his career. After a rewarding experience at Sears, he is now applying his leadership skills to Pep Boys Auto, which operates 570 stores and approximately 6,000 service bays in 35 states and Puerto Rico.
2009 North American Food Drive Results
by Chris Barrick • December 2009True Brother: Since 1993, Lambda Chi Alpha’s chapters have raised more than 33 million pounds of food for the needy.
Malcolm Cross Shares His Stories
by Chris Barrick • November 2009
As November 2, 2009, marks our official 100th anniversary, Malcolm Cross — son of legendary Pennsylvania chapter founder Albert Cross — shares some unique insights about how proud the “Three Musketeers” (his father, Jack Mason, and Ray Ferris) would be with the Fraternity’s direction as we begin our next century of brotherhood.
New Online Tool for Chapters
by Chris Barrick • October 2009Fraternity News: Officer Portal allows chapter officers to maintain rosters, chapter calendar, officer information, forms, and billing statements.
Centennial Highlight Video
by Chris Barrick • September 2009Complete 20-minute highlight video of the 2009 Stead Leadership Seminar and International Centennial Celebration.
Obama’s New Appointment
by Chris Barrick • July 2009
Max Cleland has spent his life dedicated to veteran affairs, serving as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the Carter Administration, the U.S. Senator from Georgia, and most recently was appointed Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission by President Obama. Having lost three limbs during the Vietnam War, he is a shining example of why we celebrate our independence on this July 4, 2009.
ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen
by Chris Barrick • June 2009
After launching ESPN in 1979, Bill Rasmussen has moved on to his latest venture, CollegeFanz.com, a social networking site geared around college sports. A graduate of DePauw University, he started ESPN with his son, Scott, during the pioneering days of cable TV.
New Website Tools
by Chris Barrick • May 2009Fraternity News: ZAX Networking provides new resouces for undergraduate/alumni brothers.
Current Media Company President
by Chris Barrick • March 2009
UCLA Alumni Brother David Neuman is a Peabody Award-winning TV producer and programming executive who has held senior-level executive posts at some of the entertainment industry’s most successful companies. Today, he serves as president of programming for Current, a newly formed media company led by former Vice President Al Gore.
New U.S. Congressman
by Chris Barrick • February 2009
On November 4, 2008, Tom Rooney was elected to represent Florida’s 16th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Before becoming a congressman, he worked in the U.S. Army JAG Corps, taught constitutional and criminal law at the U.S. Military Academy, and served as CEO of The Children’s Place at Home Safe, a home for abused and neglected children.
2008 U.S. Mayor of the Year
by Chris Barrick • January 2009
Rick Baker, a two-term mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida, was recently named 2008 U.S. Mayor of the Year by Governing magazine. A former chapter president, he was chosen from a field of 20,000 candidates based on his effective planning and accomplishments to revitalize the city.
American Cancer Society’s CEO
by Chris Barrick • December 2008
An alumni brother from Ball State University, Dr. John Seffrin has served as CEO of the American Cancer Society since 1992, and has fought on the frontlines of the war against cancer for many years. Under his leadership, the Society has become the world’s largest voluntary health organization fighting cancer, with a $1 billion in resources to fund cancer research, advocacy, education, and service.
Raising Cane’s Founder
by Chris Barrick • December 2008
A University of Georgia alumni brother, Todd Graves is the co-founder of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, a fast-food restaurant chain founded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. On December 3, 2008, he will star in a new reality show, “Secret Millionaire,” which takes successful individuals and puts them in an impoverished area, working for minimum wage.
2008 North American Food Drive Results
by Chris Barrick • December 2008
2008 North American Food Drive collects more than 2 million pounds. The New Orleans chapter make NAFD an even bigger priority as city and chapter continue to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina.
Former Hall of Fame Pro Wrestler
by Chris Barrick • November 2008
Tito Santana, a former professional wrestler and football player, became a Spanish teacher as a way of giving back to the community. A West Texas alumnus, he recently wrote a book, Tito Santana: Tales From the Ring, depicting his life in the spotlight and being raised in a Hispanic migrant worker family in south Texas.
Beijing Memories
by Chris Barrick • October 2008
Partnering with Todd Rogers, Phil Dalhausser won a gold medal last month in beach volleyball at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. He credits much of the development of his skills and teamwork to his experiences with his brothers at Central Florida.
Tennessee Student Athlete
by Chris Barrick • September 2008
A back-up defensive back for the University of Tennessee, Brent Freeman exemplifies the student in student athlete. As a journalism major, he was named to the 2007 SEC Academic Honor Roll.
Honoring Our Fallen Brothers
by Chris Barrick • July 2008Fraternity News: Lambda Chi Alpha has been represented in every major conflict since our founding in 1909.
Team Hulman
by Chris Barrick • May 2008
Indiana State alums Curt Brighton and Gary Morris serve as two top executives of Hulman & Co., which owns Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indy Racing League, Wabash Valley Broadcasting, and Clabber Girl. Brighton is the executive vice president and general counsel for all Hulman-owned companies, while Morris serves as COO and president of Clabber Girl, a top-selling baking powder.
Major League Pitcher
by Chris Barrick • April 2008
A starting pitcher for the Kansas City Royals, Brian Bannister hopes to follow in his father’s footsteps and become an All-Star. As an undergraduate at Southern California, he not only excelled in baseball but devoted himself to academics — being named All Pac-10 Academics, Academic All-American, and graduating cum laude.
Member Feedback
by Chris Barrick • April 2008Survey: Requesting nominations of Fraternity’s most notable alumni.
March Madness
by Chris Barrick • March 2008
Ronnie Arrow, University of South Alabama head coach, and Tommy Dempsey, Rider University head coach, look to finish their successful seasons by making a big splash in the Big Dance.
An Overachiever’s Diary
by Chris Barrick • February 2008
At age 45, Louis Tharp began transforming himself from an overweight, beginner swimmer to a World Master’s bronze medalist and eventually, swim coach of the U.S. Army triathlon team at West Point. He also cofounded TGI Healthworks and Global Healthy Living Foundation, both organizations designed to improve the quality of life for people living with chronic diseases.
Packers’ Offensive Expert
by Chris Barrick • January 2008
Joe Philbin coordinates the offense for the playoff-bound Green Bay Packers. After several successful stints as a college assistant coach, he is making the most of his first NFL opportunity.
Book Worm Angel
by Chris Barrick • December 2007
In 1999, retired entrepreneur Kermit Myers founded Book Worm Angels. Since its inception, the organization has collected more than 1,000,000 books, and is serving more than 100 schools.
Ron Paul’s Presidential Bid
by Chris Barrick • November 2007
Dr. Ron Paul is a U.S. Congressman from Texas, a physician, and a 2008 U.S. presidential candidate. His honest, grassroots campaign has been fueled by internet support, where his fund-raising has widely exceeded analysts’ predictions.
NIC Leadership Change
by Chris Barrick • November 2007Fraternity News: Leaders share bond of brotherhood.
Rising Hollywood Star
by Chris Barrick • October 2007
With his role in the summer blockbuster, “Live Free or Die Hard,” Jonathan Sadowski is quickly moving up the ranks in Hollywood. In addition to his TV and film work, he also sold his first movie script, “This Bill Smith,” to Columbia Pictures.
Member Feedback
by Chris Barrick • October 2007Survey: Seeking your opinions about communicating chapter status information.
2007 Order of Achievement Recipient
by Chris Barrick • September 2007
A 2007 Order of Achievement recipient and owner of Sleep Train, Dale Carlsen has made hiring Lambda Chis a cornerstone of building his successful business. Today, his company has grown to more than 200 stores under the brand names Sleep Train, Mattress Discounters, and Sleep Country USA.
Successful Entrepreneur and Author
by Chris Barrick • July 2007
After growing Office Pride into a successful company with more than 100 franchises, former Fraternity staff member Todd Hopkins now enjoys being a bestselling author. His latest book, The Janitor, will be released in the United States on July 17, 2007.
Veteran Actor Shines
by Chris Barrick • June 2007
James Rebhorn is a character actor who has appeared in more than 100 TV shows, feature films, and plays. He is best known for portraying lawyers, politicians, doctors, and military men, and often plays the bad guy.
NCAA Division II Sports Leader
by Chris Barrick • April 2007
David Brunk is entering his ninth year as commissioner of the Northeast-10 Conference. Prior to his involvement in intercollegiate athletics, Brunk owned and operated several minor league baseball franchises for the Kansas City Royals and the Pittsburgh Pirates
Super Bowl V Hero
by Chris Barrick • February 2007
The last time the Colts were in the Super Bowl the franchise was in Baltimore not Indianapolis, the quarterback was Johnny Unitas not Peyton Manning, and the the kicker wasn’t Adam Vinatieri but a Lambda Chi named Jim O’Brien. It was O’Brien’s game-winning field goal kick that brought home the trophy.
Telling Marshall’s Story
by Chris Barrick • February 2007
With his recent powerful experience shooting the movie “We Are Marshall,” David “Muddy” Waters has his sights set on becoming one of Hollywood’s top assistant directors. He has worked on a wide variety of movies, including “We Are Marshall,” “About Schmidt,” “Mission Impossible III,” and “Miss Congeniality.”
C-SPAN’s Top Exec
by Chris Barrick • January 2007
In December, Robert G. Kennedy was named co-president of C-SPAN, the public affairs cable television network. He and co-president Susan Swain have effectively been running the network’s day-to-day operations for nearly a decade.
ABC’s Primetime Star
by Chris Barrick • December 2006
John Quinones has won six national Emmy Awards, shared a Peabody Award, and received the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award for foreign reporting. His investigative journalism provides a voice for the people who otherwise may never receive national exposure.
“Dick Tracy” Turns 75
by Chris Barrick • October 2006
Seventy-five years ago this month, the world was treated to Chester Gould’s creation of the “Dick Tracy” comic strip. A creative genius, Gould entertained millions with his tremendous storytelling.
A Coaching Legend
by Chris Barrick • September 2006 
Al Fracassa is the all-time wins leader in Michigan high school football history with 354 wins and was named National High School Coach of the Year in 2005.
ESPN’s Unlikely Star
by Chris Barrick • August 2006
ESPN’s “Cold Pizza,” “Around the Horn,” and “1st and Ten” are successful shows thanks to the color, creativity, and comedy Woody Paige contributes. As a veteran reporter, Paige works hard to stay hip for his younger fans.
Sun’s Loss, Adobe’s Gain
by Chris Barrick • July 2006
After 20 years of honing his management skills at Sun Microsystems, John Loiacono recently joined Adobe Systems as the new senior vice president, creative solutions. In his new role, he has responsibility for the development, delivery, and marketing of Adobe’s entire creative software portfolio.
Driver Input + Szczypski = Speed
by Chris Barrick • June 2006
Lee Szczypski worked in the pits as the data acquisition engineer at the Indy 500 for Playa Del Racing, helping drivers Jaques Lazier and Roger Yasukawa maximize their car’s performance. With driver input and the data Szczypski provides, the pit crew can make car performance adjustments in seconds.
Your Heart’s Greatest Advocate
by Chris Barrick • May 2006
Your heart beats 100,000 times a day. Mark Schoeberl of the American Heart Association wants to keep it that way as he works to reduce your heart’s susceptibility to heart attack and stroke, two of the nation’s leading causes of death.
Returning to the Rose Bowl
by Chris Barrick • January 2006
When the USC Trojans face their opponents in the 2006 Rose Bowl, senior John Zilka will be there. He might not take the field, but his work on the scout team may earn him a third national title ring.
